Expert Electricians in Holland, MI

There are a few options. Rewiring your house is the most extreme and usually the most expensive. Code allows us to install a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) to protect that outlet and then install a regular outlet. This can be achieved in a few ways. One would be to put a GFCI circuit breaker on the entire circuit. This is usually a cheaper option to get as many done as possible. However, due to the way some homes are wired, this isn't always an option. The more common solution is for us to install a GFCI at the outlet you want to have 3 prongs. Sometimes we can use that GFCI to protect some further down the line to get more bang for your buck. Another option is re-installing 2 prong outlets back in the same space. Although this doesn't solve the problem of not having a 3 prong, it does help if the existing outlets are loose and cords are falling out.

Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years because of dust buildup. You can easily tell how old your detector is by twisting it off the wall/ceiling counterclockwise. There should be a date on there. The smoke detectors we install today have a 10-year life so you don't have to fuss with those anymore.

We do! Although it's not our main line of fieldwork, we have installed a good handful of systems, including at our building. Feel free to stop by and take a look sometime. We buy a specific line we like but aren't married to. We will install any system you'd like. Pulling wires and mounting cameras are usually the hard part for some, but that aligns well with what we do daily.

Wafer lights are a great invention in our industry. BUT... If we can install traditional recessed lights, we do. Here's why; Standard "can lighting" has been around for decades. Specifically, Halo's 6" recessed lights have been a staple in lighting. With that being the case, it is my belief that trims to fit in these lights will be around forever. We also believe they look nicer and quality matters to us.

As costs come down and with the number of rebates and grants, it's worth looking into. We plan on doing just that through our partnership with Generac in the coming months.